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<strong><u>What is Object Data?</u></strong>
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Object data is simply a generic term I use to describe various data definitions you need in order to monitor anything.  Types of object definitions include:
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<li>Services
<li>Service Groups
<li>Hosts
<li>Host Groups
<li>Contacts
<li>Contact Groups
<li>Commands
<li>Time Periods
<li>Service Escalations
<li>Service Dependencies
<li>Host Escalations
<li>Host Dependencies
<li>Extended Host Information
<li>Extended Service Information
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<strong><u>Where Is Object Data Defined?</u></strong>
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Object data is defined in one or more configuration files that you specify using the <a href="configmain.html#cfg_file">cfg_file</a> and/or <a href="configmain.html#cfg_dir">cfg_dir</a> directives in the <a href="configmain.html">main configuration file</a>.  You can include multiple object configuration files and/or directories by using multiple <i>cfg_file</i> and/or <i>cfg_dir</i> directives.
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<strong><u>How Is Object Data Defined?</u></strong>
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Object definitions are defined in a template format.  <a href="xodtemplate.html">Click here</a> for more information on defining object data using this method.
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